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The City is recruiting a Chief of Police whose skill set matches the City’s core values of integrity, leadership, service and teamwork. The ideal candidate will possess a BS/BA in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, or a related field and be an accomplished law enforcement professional. The successful candidate should also possess (or be able to obtain within 60 days) a valid Class D Montana Driver’s License and possess Montana POST Basic – Command Certifications (or equivalent). The Chief of Police provides leadership and directs the operations and activities of the City Police Department. The Chief of Police is hired by the City Manager; reports directly to the Assistant City Manager.

Bozeman is a dynamic and growing community. Recently, an independent survey ranked Bozeman ninth out of 573 “micropolitan” areas, towns with between 10,000 and 50,000 population, in the United States for its economic strength. The City Bozeman is a full-service city government providing top-quality services from 12 City Departments. The FY 2010 Total Annual (all funds) Operating Budget for the City is $77.6 million; there are 342 City employees.

The Bozeman Police Department is responsible for providing all law enforcement services for the City of Bozeman. The Department utilizes both patrol and investigative divisions to detect, prevent, and suppress crime and the enforcement of criminal and traffic codes of the state and local governments.

Starting salary market competitive depending upon the experience and qualifications plus benefits.  Brochure at www.mercergroupinc.com.

To apply, complete a City of Bozeman Employment Application, complete the City of Bozeman’s Employment Application Supplemental Questionnaire (see www.bozeman.net),  and immediately return completed materials with a cover letter and resume to James Mercer,  The Mercer Group, Inc., 551 W. Cordova Road, #726, Santa Fe, NM 87505.  Voice: 505-466-9500; Fax: 505-466-1274.  E-Mail: jmercer@mercergroupin.com; Website: www.mercergroupinc.com.

First review of application materials will occur on February 26, 2010. See www.mercergroupinc.com for information on application materials.

The City of Bozeman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Bozeman does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, political ideas or disability in employment of the provision of services.